Active Shooters on campus - What you can do...

If you witness anyone armed on campus at any time, immediately call UCPD to report the emergency 9-1-1 (or 510-642-3333 via cell phone). 

Use common sense, if hiding or escaping from danger is impossible, you should remain quiet, but we encourage you to DO SOMETHING!

Fleeing

If possible to flee the area safely and avoid danger, do so.

Consider:

- Escaping out of the other side of the building.

- Moving to a central and secure area within the building (e.g. offices, Main Stacks, fire exits, etc.)
- Leave everything besides phone, pack nothing.
- Take others with you on way out, if possible.

Get far away from the shooting scene and then contact the Police Department to notify of your location. Do not attempt to flee if the shooter is between you and your escape. If you are unsure, do not attempt to flee.

Hiding in Place

If it is not possible to flee the area safely:

Get everyone down on the floor or under a desk and out of the line of fire and remain silent.

SILENCE CELL PHONES (you will be getting campus Warn Me messages!)

Go dark. Turn off all the lights.

Lock all windows and doors and secure yourself in your space.  Consider barricading your position.

FIGHT (As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger)

· Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.

· Act with physical aggression.

· Improvise weapons.

· Commit to your actions.

Attempting to negotiate with the individual may be very dangerous.

Attempting to overcome the individual with force is a last resort that should only be initiated in the most extreme circumstances, but, again, DO SOMETHING!

Notifying Others

Attempt to get the word out to others in your building or nearby if possible.

Dial 9-1-1 (510/642-3333 via cell) to notify police and give your location, if this seems practical.

Do not pull the fire alarm.  Do NOT lock the building doors!  It will provide the shooter with more opportunities to cause harm.

"All-Clear"?

Wait for the "all-clear" instruction given by an authorized or known voice.  If you do not recognize the voice or trappings of authority (e.g. Uniform, familiar staff, etc.) giving instruction, do not change your hidden/barricaded status.  Unknown or unfamiliar voices may be giving false assurances.  Remember, there may be more than one active shooter.

After a Valid "All-Clear"

Follow the direction of Police Officers as you leave the building.  Police may direct you to one collection point.  When encountering Police Officers, keep your hands on your head or open in front of you.  Officers are trained to be aware of all possible dangers and need to see quickly that you are not a threat.  Be careful not to make any changes to the scene of the incident since law enforcement authorities will investigate the area later.

Last thing, below is an FBI-approved video "Run, Hide Fight" which visually explains much of the above (it does include sound):

The above video is different from the UCPD provided video also worth review (requires a Calnet Login).

I know this is heavy stuff, but taking time now may save you and others around you a great deal of heartache and pain in the future, if we are unlucky enough to have an incident occur in our lifetimes.  Spend time reflecting on your space and have a PLAN to DO SOMETHING in each location you are working for the infodesks, build mental muscle-memory so you act instead of freezing in time of crisis!